Excavator Full Time Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Drainage Excavator Operator

at Waipa Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$35 – $45 per hour

Join Waipa Civil as an Operator - modern gear, solid team, and a strong pipeline of projects across the Waikato.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Front Line Digger Operator

at GT Civil

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$38 – $45 per hour

Are ready to Rise to the Challenge?
5+ years’ experience min in the NZ Civil construction and engineering industry
Be part of a company culture built on trust, teamwork, and getting stuck in

Are ready to Rise to the Challenge?
5+ years’ experience min in the NZ Civil construction and engineering industry
Be part of a company culture built on trust, teamwork, and getting stuck in

This is an opportunity to work with a professional, down-to-earth team where your skills are valued and your experience makes a real impact on site.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed four days ago

Excavator Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Negotiable pay rates ($35ph minimum)
Night shifts paying $42 per hour
Project confirmed until 2030

Negotiable pay rates ($35ph minimum)
Night shifts paying $42 per hour
Project confirmed until 2030

Operator

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Drainage Excavator Operator

at Waipa Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$35 – $45 per hour

Join Waipa Civil as an Operator - modern gear, solid team, and a strong pipeline of projects across the Waikato.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Front Line Digger Operator

at GT Civil

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$38 – $45 per hour

Are you ready to Rise to the Challenge?
5+ years’ experience min in the NZ Civil construction and engineering industry
Be part of a company culture built on trust, teamwork, and getting stuck in

Are you ready to Rise to the Challenge?
5+ years’ experience min in the NZ Civil construction and engineering industry
Be part of a company culture built on trust, teamwork, and getting stuck in

This is an opportunity to work with a professional, down-to-earth team where your skills are valued and your experience makes a real impact on site.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10h ago

Listed ten hours ago

Front Line Digger Operator

at GT Civil

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$38 – $45 per hour

Are ready to Rise to the Challenge?
5+ years’ experience min in the NZ Civil construction and engineering industry
Be part of a company culture built on trust, teamwork, and getting stuck in

Are ready to Rise to the Challenge?
5+ years’ experience min in the NZ Civil construction and engineering industry
Be part of a company culture built on trust, teamwork, and getting stuck in

This is an opportunity to work with a professional, down-to-earth team where your skills are valued and your experience makes a real impact on site.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10h ago

Listed four days ago

Excavator Operator

at LNJ Trucking and Contracting Limited

This is a Full time job

Mangatawhiri, Auckland

$30 – $35 per hour

LNJ Trucking and Contracting Ltd is small scale trucking business company driven by excellence, guided by experience.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Machine Operators

at Zeal Pet Nutrition Ltd

This is a Full time job

Drury, Auckland

$29 – $40 per hour

Be part of a passionate team and grow your career with our ongoing expansion

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed seven days ago

Quarry Operator

at Kaipara Limited

This is a Full time job

Brookby, Auckland

Join a privately owned company who focuses on Health and Safety.
Permanent Full-time role.
Work within an industry leader

Join a privately owned company who focuses on Health and Safety.
Permanent Full-time role.
Work within an industry leader

Brookby Quarry is looking for experienced Machine Operators to join our valued team.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

GPS Excavator Operator – Final Trim

at MS Civil Construction Limited

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Guaranteed 40hrs minimum pay
Competitive remuneration based on experience
Career progression and training opportunities

Guaranteed 40hrs minimum pay
Competitive remuneration based on experience
Career progression and training opportunities

We have several opportunities available for experienced Excavator Operators to join our growing civil construction team

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Machine Operator

at CanRecruit

This is a Full time job

Wigram, Canterbury

Wigram Location
Ongoing work, Monday-Friday
Weekly pay + PPE Provided

Wigram Location
Ongoing work, Monday-Friday
Weekly pay + PPE Provided

Our client, based in Wigram is after a machine operation superstar to join their manufacturing team!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

10h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Excavator Operator

at Dempsey Wood Civil Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

40 hours per week guaranteed as a minimum
Land development & infrastructure projects
Competitive pay & opportunities for development

40 hours per week guaranteed as a minimum
Land development & infrastructure projects
Competitive pay & opportunities for development

Join a long-standing family-owned company

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago

Listed six days ago

Excavator Operator/Yard Person - Cromwell

at Trojan Holdings

This is a Full time job

Cromwell, Otago

Work outdoors in stunning Cromwell surroundings
Hands-on role with modern machinery
Full training, great team, and lifestyle-friendly location

Work outdoors in stunning Cromwell surroundings
Hands-on role with modern machinery
Full training, great team, and lifestyle-friendly location

Excavator Operator/Yard Person for new Cromwell recycling site, operating machinery in a hands‑on outdoor role with full training provided.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Excavator Operator

at Kohatu EarthWorks Limited

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

$30 – $40 per hour

Experienced excavator operator wanted for drainage, site cuts, land clearing and soil loading. Must use laser level confidently.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Hydro-Excavation Operator

at InterGroup Limited

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Strong team environment
Industry-leading training & development
Safety-focused work

Strong team environment
Industry-leading training & development
Safety-focused work

We are looking for a Class 2 Driver Operator to join our team!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7h ago

Listed ten hours ago

Civil Labourers and Operators

at Kirimana

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$25-29 for Labourers, $30-$36 for Operators

Project based and permanent roles available
Work on exciting projects around Canterbury
Immediate start

Project based and permanent roles available
Work on exciting projects around Canterbury
Immediate start

Looking to make your next move? We have opportunities for experienced civil labourers and operators to make their mark

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Excavator Operator - Construction

at United Civil Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Variety of high-profile projects
Great team environment
Great pipeline of work

Variety of high-profile projects
Great team environment
Great pipeline of work

Competitive hourly rate, career development & benefits. Safe, supportive team environment. Join us now!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Mine Operator

at Bt Mining Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Rotowaro, Waikato

$33 – $35.46 per hour

Are you looking to break into the mining sector? If you have a solid background in civil or forestry, this is the perfect opportunity.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

24d ago

Listed three days ago

Specialist & Excavator Operators - Te Pae o Tararua (Ō2NL)

at McConnell Dowell

This is a Full time job

Otaki, Wellington

Work locally while contributing to a lasting legacy
Join a skilled and supportive crew focused on safety and quality
Drive safety, quality, and programme performance on site

Work locally while contributing to a lasting legacy
Join a skilled and supportive crew focused on safety and quality
Drive safety, quality, and programme performance on site

We're seeking experienced and skilled operators to join our high performing team delivering the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway project.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Excavator/Earthmoving Machine Operators

at XR Recruitment Agency LTD

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30 – $40 per hour

Join our dynamic construction team. Competitive salary, career growth & supportive work environment.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed seven days ago

Excavator Operator

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Excellent benefits including medical and life insurance
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Shape the future with expert teams

Excellent benefits including medical and life insurance
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Shape the future with expert teams

Great opportunity for a highly experienced Excavator/Heavy Machine Operator

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Excavator Operator

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Marlborough

$30-$45

Family Business
Solid Starting Rates
All PPE provided

Family Business
Solid Starting Rates
All PPE provided

We are seeking Excavator Operators for a great client, attention to detail is a must!!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed one hour ago

Civil Site Manager

at AUSTK Construction Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$180,000 – $220,000 per year (AUD)

Attractive Salary plus Bonuses
Significant financial rewards tied to early completion and quality outcomes.
Stable, long-term role with a pipeline of projects in Gold Coast & Brisbane.

Attractive Salary plus Bonuses
Significant financial rewards tied to early completion and quality outcomes.
Stable, long-term role with a pipeline of projects in Gold Coast & Brisbane.

Attractive Salary Package: $160,000 – $200,000 + Super (Commensurate with experience).

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

1h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Excavator Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Port Whangarei, Northland

$30 - $36 per hour + 8% holiday pay

Civil construction earthworks and drainage projects
$30 to $36 per hour depending on experience
Due to start soon with long term pipeline

Civil construction earthworks and drainage projects
$30 to $36 per hour depending on experience
Due to start soon with long term pipeline

Skilled Civil Excavator Operator wanted for quality earthworks and excavation projects. Strong rates, good crew, solid pipeline of work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Turf Construction Assistant / Machinery Operator

at FieldturfNZ

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Join the FieldturfNZ in the turf construction industry team as a Machinery Operator today.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed six days ago

Dryer Machine Operator

at Godfrey Hirst NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

Working Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays.
Competitive hourly rates.
Subsidised medical care.

Working Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays.
Competitive hourly rates.
Subsidised medical care.

Secure your future for 2025 and beyond with a supportive company who recognise that our people are the reason for our success.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Excavator Operator

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Otago

Excellent rate of pay
Fantastic team culture
Opportunity for growth and career advancement

Excellent rate of pay
Fantastic team culture
Opportunity for growth and career advancement

Excellent opportunity to showcase your expert Operator skills on a variety of projects!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Civil & Earthworks Machine Operators

at Extrastaff

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Rodney & North Shore, Auckland

$28 – $35 per hour

We’re on the lookout for experienced Earthworks Operators to join established civil crews across Auckland.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago

Listed four days ago

Operator

at Camex Civil

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Are you a Skilled Operator with Diggers, Rollers, or Graders on Civil Works? Now is the time to join a leading team in the civil industry!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Plant and Machinery Operator

at Scope Resources Ltd

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$38 – $42 per hour

Competitive remuneration and benefits package
Interesting job with different challenges every day
Ongoing training and development

Competitive remuneration and benefits package
Interesting job with different challenges every day
Ongoing training and development

An opportunity for a self-starter to join our team as a Plant and Machinery Operator. Applications close on 20 April 2026

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Excavator Operators

at Kirimana

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$28 - $40 per hour

Long-term, stable opportunities
Operate modern machinery on a variety of civil projects
Competitive pay, paid weekly

Long-term, stable opportunities
Operate modern machinery on a variety of civil projects
Competitive pay, paid weekly

Experienced operators needed for ongoing work. Work on a range of civil projects in and around Taupo

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Machine Operator

at COTTONSOFT LTD

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Weekly take home product allowance
Our brands include Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, CUTE & CO., EarthSmart
Opportunities at our Wiri site

Weekly take home product allowance
Our brands include Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, CUTE & CO., EarthSmart
Opportunities at our Wiri site

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Machine Operators to join our manufacturing team to make high quality tissue products.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

24d ago

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